Orienteering- The name given to a trek-style in which the participants use a map and compass to navigate points through unfamiliar territory.
We are His reflection.
Just a little tired after 7 miles of hiking.
We ended up having the fire going for the whole time we were up at the camp site. I believe we figured it out to be 37 hours.
Sitting in expectation of the sun at 5:30am
It has arrived!
Morning bible study.
Some of the hikers went and climbed the nearby peak while we stayed at base camp. Can you find Bob?
Aiguille- The name given to tall, narrow spire of rock or a sharp, pointed mountain peak.
A little excited for the ski season?
What you must do once you have bagged the peak.
Blaze- To scout and mark a new trail.
We have officially started a tradition. =D
Arete- A term used in rock climbing to describe a vertical corner in a rock face which may be used as a hand hold.
Bluff- The name given a to steep cliff
Talus- A term used to describe a sloping jumble of rock debris and boulders found at the base of a precipice or cliff.
Broken out- A term used to describe a winter trail where the snow has been well packed due to the frequent use.
Drumlin- A word used to describe an elongated hill formed from glacial debris
Exploratory- A word that describes a hike designed to test a new route plan.
proof that I actually was on the hike.
The most epic slides in history
The best joke/pun of the whole trip: "Don't take the rocks for granite!" -Cody
The best shoes ever created.
Enjoying the sunset
Breaking down camp
My favorite picture from the whole hike
My temperamental backpack.
The best greasy spoon diner in North America
The perfect ending to a great three day hike